The VCU Sports Medicine Staff is
responsible for the primary health care of all varsity
student-athletes in conjunction with the University’s Student
Health Services.

The main functions of VCU Sports Medicine
are to provide pre-participation clearance for all students who
intend to be involved in varsity athletics, as well as the care,
prevention, and rehabilitation of all athletic injuries/illnesses
that occur while representing VCU in intercollegiate athletics.

The VCU Sports Medicine Staff will make all necessary referrals to
physicians and/or hospitals for examination/testing on a timely
basis to insure the well-being of all student-athletes and to
promote a safe and complete return to their respective
sport.

It is imperative that first-time student athletes submit
all the above information prior to the start of practice to the
address/fax number provided to the right.

All incoming
student-athletes are required to have the VCU Evaluation for
Participation in Varsity Sports physical form completed by the
student-athlete’s family/personal physician and sickle cell
trait test results or a signed waiver prior to arriving on
campus.

A VCU Sports Medicine Physician and/or Certified
Athletic Trainer’s review of the student-athlete’s
medical record will constitute the approval for athletic
participation clearance. Where the student-athlete’s health
history warrants, the individual may be required to be further
evaluated by a physician from the VCU Sports Medicine Center or the
appropriate specialist before medical clearance is granted.

While returning student-athletes have already submitted
forms to the athletic training staff, it is absolutely necessary
that all returners submit the forms provided in the link above to
the address provided in the box to the right.

Any questions or concerns please contact the Sports Medicine staff
at (804) 828-2321.